The next SEARS monthly launch is January 10th in Samson, AL. The events are:
       General: Anything but a Chute day.
       Youth: Make a colorful streamer and fly in a rocket
       Challenge: Fly a helicopter rocket
       Advanced: Fly a monocopter rocket

All event flights are on a green flight card. We will draw a green card at random for a pick from the prize pool. Note Art Applewhite is a good source for many rockets that don’t require chutes including his new monocopter kits. I am going to try out his Helix monocopter. I’ll bring a launch pad for his style of monocopters. Also note Apogee and Fliskits have helicopters. Oh yes any glider would work also.  The Edmound Glider Kits are good and available from JonRocket. So you have many options this month.

Greg

Tom Rackers loading his Big Birdie. Also notice the Estes Skywinder and Hefty Saucer rockets on the pad.

Tripoli Central Alabama is hosting a research launch on January 3rd beginning at 9am. This launch is open to all Tripoli members to fly commercial motors, and L2 certified to fly research motors. Please come out and enjoy some homemade motors with us and possibly some catos…. We will collect a $10 range fee for this launch to pay for our renewal. We will also hold prefect elections. Chris’ Rocket supplies will be there to supply commercial stuff for you.
 
Thanks
Chris Short

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!

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The next SEARS monthly launch is December 6th in Samson, AL. The event is Drag Race Day. A drag race is two or more rockets launched simultaneously. Challenge anyone to a drag race. Use a green flight card for the drag race so we can draw the winner. It is nice when the rockets and motors are matched to make it fair. But not required. Anyhow I don’t know how you score a drag race but it is fun anyway. We will be also having a Almost Anything Goes Drag Race on the Mass Launcher. Launch any rocket that will fit and fly nicely on our short 1/8 inch rods. Load them up! As always Christmas themed rockets are encouraged for the December Launch. So bring your creation.

Greg
 

Santa Rocket Drag Race

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All,

Taking orders for the classic, authentic, nostalgic, vintage, rare, orignal, limited edition, printed in Alabama SEARS shirts. You can’t get them in stores. Great for Christmas gift giving. So put your request in by an email to LaneKG  Orders close Nov 1st 2008.

Available in Adult L, XL, XXL, XXXL and Child M & L

Adult L & XL for $12

Adult XXL & XXXL for $14

Child M & L for  $8

Please pay John Hansel (Treasurer) if you like when you see him or pay when you pick up the shirts. 

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Tripoli Central Alabama is hosting a research launch on Oct 25 at the Samson Site. The launch will begin at 10Am and go until dark. Tripoli research rules will be used. Tripoli insurance is also going to be used. All members who are 18 years old and a tripoli member are welcome to come fly commercial motors. If you are L2 certified, you may also fly homemade motors. We will have 3 pads and controlers. If you plan to fly estes rockets, you need to bring your own launch equipment. Spectators are allowed to attend, but cannot be in the rocket range for any reason. Chris’s Rocket Supplies will be on site, and has a 30%off retail sale running at this launch only. For more reserch information, check out www.tripoli.org or give Chris Short a call at 850-554-6531. We have L1, L2 and a L3 cert attempt going on. Hope to see people there.

Note: The next monthly SEARS launch is Nov 1st.

Chris Short’s Research L Sparky

All,

The next SEARS launch is October 4th in Samson, AL. The event is Odd Rockets. Any Halloween themed rocket is welcome. See pictures below. Why not take advantage on the plethora of Halloween items in the stores. Of course keep it safe and stable!

Thanks,

Greg

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Back to School means back to Rocketry! 
 
Middle and High School Students are encouraged to attend the Sept 6th launch. Now is the time to form Team America Rocketry Challenge Teams. The 2009 TARC Rules are now posted at http://www.rocketcontest.org/pdf/2009_rules.pdf!  Get started early — Registration begins on September 3rd!
 
The next SEARS launch is September 6th in Samson, AL. The event is Scale Day. Use a green flight card for any scale model of a space or military rocket and you will entered for a draw from the prize pool. 
  
Cliff Oliver plans to fly his Temporary Insanity rocket on an M motor. Cliff certifed L3 on this rocket at the Florida Winter Nationals in February 2008.

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Justyn Palmer has joined Tripoli/SEARS. He had a successful Level 1 certification flight on July 27th with a rebuilt & modified “Turtleosis” on a Loki H100 Spitfire. He will be testing & attempting his Level 2 cert. flight on 9/6. Good Luck on L2 Justyn!

Multi-Stage Day - June 7th  2008

Use a green flight card for any multi-stage rocket and you will entered for a draw from the prize pool.

SAFETY NOTE: Every multi-stage rocket is a HEADS-UP Flight. So keep your eyes on the rocket and remember the booster will be descending separate from the sustainer.

Chris Short’s Two Stage HPR Rocket

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